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WG05 ZUC

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,524 miles

exhaust front flexible join deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2024 128,523 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexible join deteriorated slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/f outer marker lamp not working

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

rear exhaust silencer and mounting corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexible join deteriorated slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

rear exhaust mounting corroded/ thinned slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,887 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension sub frame bushes perished slightly

n/s/f tyre perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,701 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre/ rear exhaust blowing slightly

front suspension anti roll bar bushes cracking/ perishing slightly

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear tyres worn/ feathering slightly outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2020 105,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre/ rear exhaust blowing slightly

front suspension anti roll bar bushes cracking/ perishing slightly

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit inner edge/ cracking/ perishing slightly

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear tyres worn/ feathering slightly outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,061 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,061 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,888 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f control arms, front bushes perishing

o/s/r tyre 3mm and tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f control arms, front bushes perishing

o/s/r tyre 3mm and tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,843 miles

front control arms, front bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

play in n/s/f and n/s/r anti-roll bar link arm joints

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,284 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 64,284 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,537 miles

rear discs starting to rust

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,537 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs starting to rust

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,938 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,887 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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WG05 ZUC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 ZUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG05 ZUC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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